Report: Texans growing 'frustrated' with Jadeveon Clowney

Clowney, who was the No. 1 pick in May's draft, is inactive for Sunday's game with an illness. It's the rookie's seventh missed game this season, after he missed six games due to a torn meniscus sustained in Houston's season opener.

According to Rapoport, Clowney did not return from his knee injury as early as the staff thought he would. The linebacker had one tackle in 32 defensive snaps during last week's win over the Titans.

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